The purpose of education is to discover, share, and seek mastery of knowledge in the pursuit of personal fulfillment, lifelong learning, and the improvement of humanity.

Administrators and teachers are knowledgeable about child development, curriculum, instruction, technology, supervision, and management theories; they implement exemplary practices.

All students are challenged to excel.

Schools provide a safe and nurturing environment.

Successful schools are a shared responsibility of students, parents, school corporation, and the community.

Student success requires active parental involvement, encouragement, and support.

Effective educational programs require high quality, equitable facilities and appropriate allocation of resources to support each student’s needs.

The school corporation promotes innovation, supports and respects all participants, and encourages the development of each individual’s maximum potential.

The consensus process is an effective model for making joint decisions.